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Fundamentals of Ocean Renewable Energy

Author M Hashemi , Simon P. Neill
Release Date: 2018/06/01
ISBN: 9780128104491
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Fundamentals of Ocean Renewable Energy: Generating Electricity from the Sea presents the basic concepts of mechanics and introduces the various technical aspects of ocean renewable energy. Contents follow a logical sequence, starting with hydrodynamics and then separately examining each conversion technology, with special focus on tidal energy, offshore wind and wave energy, as well as current and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC). The authors explore key topics for resource characterization and optimization, such as monitoring and measurement methods and ocean modeling. They also discuss the sustainability, planning, integration and distribution challenges for the implementation of these technologies, including co-location with other systems.

Finally, case studies of ocean energy sites and devices allow for a better understanding of how ocean energy conversion works in real-world settings. This book is an invaluable resource for students at graduate and senior undergraduate level engineering (ocean, mechanical, and civil) and oceanography with prior knowledge of fluid mechanics and mechanics of materials.

  • Presents the fundamental physics and theory behind ocean energy systems, covering both oceanographic and engineering aspects of ocean energy
  • Explores the most widely adopted conversion technologies, including tidal, wave, offshore wind, ocean thermal and currents

Table of Contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Quotes
  6. Preface
  7. Chapter 1: Introduction
    1. Abstract
    2. 1.1 The Global Energy Mix
    3. 1.2 Climate Change and Sustainability
    4. 1.3 Electrical Grid systems
    5. 1.4 Ocean Renewable Energy
    6. 1.5 Energy and Power
  8. Chapter 2: Review of Hydrodynamic Theory
    1. Abstract
    2. 2.1 Vector and Index Notation
    3. 2.2 Reynolds Transport Theorem
    4. 2.3 Navier-Stokes Equations
    5. 2.4 Hydrodynamic Equations in 1D Steady Case
  9. Chapter 3: Tidal Energy
    1. Abstract
    2. 3.1 Tide Generating Forces
    3. 3.2 Progressive Waves
    4. 3.3 Cotidal Charts
    5. 3.4 Standing Waves
    6. 3.5 Resonance
    7. 3.6 Coriolis
    8. 3.7 Kelvin Waves
    9. 3.8 Tidal Analysis and Prediction
    10. 3.9 Compound Tides
    11. 3.10 Overtides and Tidal Asymmetry
    12. 3.11 Characterizing Tides at a Site
    13. 3.12 Tidal-Stream Devices
    14. 3.13 Basic Hydrodynamics of Horizontal Axis Turbines
    15. 3.14 Tidal Range: Lagoons and Barrages
  10. Chapter 4: Offshore Wind
    1. Abstract
    2. 4.1 Introduction
    3. 4.2 An Introduction to Offshore Wind Turbines
    4. 4.3 Assessment of Wind Energy at a Site
    5. 4.4 Marine Spatial Planning
  11. Chapter 5: Wave Energy
    1. Abstract
    2. 5.1 Wave Processes
    3. 5.2 Wave Transformation Due to Shoaling Water
    4. 5.3 Diffraction
    5. 5.4 Wave Energy Converters
    6. 5.5 Wave Resource Assessment
  12. Chapter 6: Other Forms of Ocean Energy
    1. Abstract
    2. 6.1 Introduction
    3. 6.2 Ocean Currents
    4. 6.3 Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
    5. 6.4 Salinity Gradients
    6. 6.5 Technological Challenges
  13. Chapter 7: In Situ and Remote Methods for Resource Characterization
    1. Abstract
    2. 7.1 Tidal Energy Resource Characterization
    3. 7.2 Wave Energy Resource Characterization
    4. 7.3 Remote Sensing
    5. 7.4 Vessel Measurements
    6. 7.5 Other Forms of Measurement
  14. Chapter 8: Ocean Modelling for Resource Characterization
    1. Abstract
    2. 8.1 Generic Features of Ocean Models
    3. 8.2 Numerical Methods
    4. 8.3 Tidal Modelling
    5. 8.4 Wave Modelling
    6. 8.5 Validation
    7. 8.6 Tools for Model Preprocessing and Postprocessing
    8. 8.7 Supercomputing
    9. 8.8 CFD Modelling
    10. 8.9 Modelling Case Studies
  15. Chapter 9: Optimization
    1. Abstract
    2. 9.1 Introduction to Optimization Theory
    3. 9.2 Intraarray Optimization
    4. 9.3 Interarray Optimization
    5. 9.4 Optimization of Hybrid Marine Renewable Energy Projects
    6. 9.5 Optimization Tools
  16. Chapter 10: Other Aspects of Ocean Renewable Energy
    1. Abstract
    2. 10.1 Resource Variability
    3. 10.2 Interactions of Energy Resources and Energy Devices (Resource Uncertainty)
    4. 10.3 Ocean Energy Project Development
    5. 10.4 Impact of Tidal Energy Extraction on Sediment Dynamics
  17. Index
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